Ian Garry prepares to challenge Islam Makhachev at UFC 330
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 4:31 AM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
Ian Garry is set to challenge Islam Makhachev for the welterweight title at UFC 330 on August 15 at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. Drawing inspiration from Sean Strickland's recent upset over Khamzat Chimaev, Garry believes he has the skills to defeat Makhachev, who won the title by beating Jack Della Maddalena. With confidence bolstered by decision victories over Belal Muhammad and Carlos Prates, Garry aims to showcase his well-rounded fighting abilities in the title bout. Both fighters are motivated by the potential to set records, with Makhachev eyeing the most consecutive UFC wins.
- •Ian Garry challenges Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on August 15.
- •Garry aims to replicate Strickland's upset over Chimaev.
- •Makhachev won the welterweight title by defeating Jack Della Maddalena.
- •Garry has won recent fights against Belal Muhammad and Carlos Prates.
- •Makhachev seeks to surpass Anderson Silva's consecutive wins record.
- 4:31 AMYahoo Sports — Ian Garry sees Sean Strickland as blueprint for beating Islam Makhachev
"Ian Garry is drawing inspiration from Sean Strickland ahead of his maiden title bid in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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